The major product of acid catalysed dehydration of 1-methylcyclohexanol is:
- 1-methylcyclohexane
- 1-methylcyclohexene
- 1-cyclohexylmethanol
- 1-methylenecyclohexane
Answer:
b.1-methylcyclohexene
According to Saytzeff rule i.e highly substituted alkene is major product. Here
dehydration reaction takes place, alkene is formed due to the removal of a water molecule.